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Tashirat Orphanage Bathroom Project

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United For Service - Inspiring Muslims to Engage in Service


Muslims Joining Hands to Serve a Purpose 

United for Service (UFS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on promoting service and social responsibility among Muslims through global and local volunteer opportunities. Last December, we represented the latest UFS volunteer team to travel to Tashirat, an orphanage and school located in the beautiful mountainside town of Tepoztlan, outside of Mexico City. Tashirat is home to 30 children and eight dedicated staff members who reside onsite with the children

It's Our Turn To Help

We are fundraising for Tashirat's schoolhouse bathroom because currently there is only one bathroom for the children and teachers. It is in dire need of renovation and is not connected to the school. Tashirat also plans to use part of the funds to build an additional bathroom. We are looking for your financial support so that we can reach our target goal of $2,500, which will cover the cost of renovation and construction of the second bathroom.


Our Time at Tashirat

Some of the children who live at Tashirat arrived heavily medicated as a result of mental and/or physical health issues and some have also experienced neglect and abuse. At Tashirat, the children live in a healthy environment and receive a proper education and counseling. Since Tashirat's inception twenty years ago, the children have flourished due to the unwavering commitment of the staff. They are exemplary role models who embody selflessness and demonstrate love, patience, and understanding to the children they care for at the orphanage. We enjoyed spending time with the children as we played soccer and read with them and were quite impressed when they showcased their talents in a play they put on in English!

 
Tashirat is a strong proponent of environmental sustainability and engages in 
organic greenhouse cultivation, utilizes solar technology, and harvests rainwater. As we rolled up our sleeves to clear out the greenhouses and planted fruit trees, we learned a great deal about ecological preservation and experienced first-hand what it is really like to live off the land. Tashirat generates a modest income from its greenhouse harvests and cottage rentals that are spread throughout its 40-acre property.


We Need Your Help!

In the past, UFS volunteers have been successful in raising funds for a variety of projects at Tashirat including building a fence for an avocado orchard, sourcing heaters for the children's homes and repairing a damaged rooftop cistern for rainwater collection. During our time at Tashirat we were able to see some of these projects executed as a result of past volunteers' successful fundraising efforts.

Service to others is an important tenet of Islam and if we commit ourselves to serving others we learn how to better ourselves and fill our hearts and minds with greater understanding and empathy 

Please help us reach our target goal of $2,500. All funds will be directed to Tashirat. (Donations $20+ are tax-deductible for US residents.) 

Thanks for your support!

- Afreen, Faridha, Hira and Zakiyya



About UFS

UFS offers service programs in Mexico and Morocco where volunteers have the opportunity to participate in dental and health clinics, farming projects and work with children at schools and orphanages. Over the years, UFS has sent Muslim volunteers on global volunteer programs and they collectively committed over 13,000 hours of service. To learn more about UFS initiatives and how you can take part in our programs in Mexico and Morocco, please visit www.unitedforservice.org and www.facebook.com/unitedforservice

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United For Service10 years ago

Thank you for supporting Tashirat Orphanage - we reached our goal!

As-salaam Alaikum!

Thanks to your generous contributions we have exceeded our $2,500 fundraising goal and raised $2,862 which will directly benefit the Tashirat orphanage bathroom project - Alhamdulillah!! Our fundraising campaign has now come to an official close.

Not only are you benefiting the children at Tashirat but you are also allowing UFS volunteers to maintain a strong lasting connection with Tashirat to promote sustainable long-term projects, which creates a strong sense of service and community.

Once again, we are extremely appreciative of your generosity. May Allah (SWT) reward you immensely for your generosity and thank you once again for your support.

United For Service,

Faridha, Hira, Afreen, Zakiyya



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